Team905 Cycling p/b Steelmark Business Services, The EFN,
and Inception Cyclery are working together to celebrate and support safe
bicycle riding for youths by offering a clinic to teach each youth basic bike
skills, road rules and basic bike maintenance AND an opportunity to win 1 of 3
bike packages including a new bicycle, helmet, lock and bell.
Team905 p/b Steelmark Business Services will be bringing the 1st Annual Build-a-Bike
event to
Inception Cyclery site, an event celebrating the joy of bike riding,
on Saturday, May 25. Team905 p/b
Steelmark Business Services is a group
of 8-10 cyclists who are passionate about riding whether it be training or
racing. All team members are from the Niagara Region and want to see cycling
grow and who share the vision of giving back to the community, specifically
youth. "Riding a bike for any youth
is one of their first exposures to freedom and the excitement that comes with
that freedom. Every youth should have
the opportunity to experience this and hopefully continue through their life”,
says Jamie Schuman. Unfortunately, this
is not always the case. This is where
Team905 p/b Steelmark Business Services wants to make a difference. Build-a-Bike will donate to 3 youths, ages
9-12, who might not have a bike or the means to own one. The donation will include a helmet, lock and
bell. Each beneficiary will be invited
to the May 25th event, with their family to participate in a clinic delivering
bike skills, road rules and bike maintenance.
In the end, each youth will leave the event with an opportunity to feel
the freedom and excitement of riding a bike. In turn, this will promote a
healthy life style and positive environmental impact.
Julie Densham, Executive Director of EFN, was asked why she
felt it was important for EFN to be involved in this event, she said " The
Education Foundation of Niagara's vision is about a healthy and educated
Niagara. Programs like these really lend to our vision and mission. We want our
students out there and active, but safety is tantamount when it comes to bike
riding. Riding safely, being aware of competing road traffic and properly tuned
bikes are key to safe riding."
About EFN
The Education Foundation of Niagara (EFN) has been
established to provide funding for special projects designed to enhance the
curriculum, using new and creative approaches for students served by the
District School Board of Niagara (DSBN). EFN is an arms-length charity supporting
the DSBN schools. The diversity of
Niagara student communities presents many challenges, but by supporting the
many programs and initiatives, we are supporting a healthy, vibrant and
educated Niagara. The EFN is the way to support the community and the future.
EFN can provide an opportunity for you to participate in
many ways, from becoming a "Friend of the Foundation" to signing up
for an event, to making a gift to support the many causes. Other fundraising activities, like events,
sponsorships, promotional activities, benefits partners and third party events
assist in the cause.
About Inception
Cyclery
Inception Cyclery exists to help you realize the perfect
bicycle for your riding style and your riding aspirations. Be it a mountain
bike to tackle the Ontario Cup circuit, an Enduro bike to take on Europe's best
bike parks, or an all day road bike with the perfect blend of aggression and
comfort.
